Triad is committed to a culture of transparency, and one where staff feel free to express concerns or to raise issues without hesitation or fear of retaliation. To foster this culture, all of us must report instances of improper conduct, unsafe conditions, conflicts of interest, violations of law or policy, or other irregularities.
The Laboratory encourages workers to bring forward good-faith concerns regarding an improper activity or concern such as Violation of Law or Policy, Fraud Waste and Abuse, Safeguards and Security, Environment, Safety, Health, Quality, Harassment, Intimidation, Retaliation, Discrimination, Workplace Violence. The Laboratory addresses such concerns in an independent, objective manner.
Employees are encouraged, but not required, to address workplace concerns directly with their managers before initiating action through the Employee Concerns Program (ECP).
No Laboratory worker will be reprimanded, disciplined, or otherwise retaliated against as a result of filing such a complaint or participating in good faith in any procedures under the ECP.
Retaliation Will Not Be Tolerated! We must foster an environment in which we all feel free to express concerns and to raise issues without fear of retaliation. Retaliation for the good faith reporting of a concern regarding any suspected instances of improper conduct, violation of law, regulation, or policy, or for participating in an investigation, is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Staff should report any suspicion of such behavior to the Employee Concerns Hotline or Website, EA-Ethics, or Human Resources-Employee Relations. A report made by staff may also be protected from retaliation under certain laws and regulations, such as a whistleblower law or DOE’s Contractor Employee Protection Program.
Speak up! Have the courage to say and do what is difficult. Take action when you believe the law, our Code, or our policies may have been violated. Raising problems before they become bigger issues is essential to operating with integrity. Remember, an issue cannot be addressed unless it is brought to someone’s attention. Every time we ask a question or raise a concern, we create an opportunity to improve. You are encouraged, as determined by your own comfort level, to use any of the following for reporting concerns: